I’m seeing a bit of chatter today about the Boston Marathon 2026, and it brings a smile to my face. Not just for the spectacle of it, but for what it represents. Think about the commitment involved, the sheer, unyielding choice to show up, day after day, in pursuit of a deeply personal finish line.
That isn't fluffy optimism, is it? That’s joy as a leadership operating system in full effect. It’s the awareness of a goal, the embrace of the challenge, the commitment to the process, and then, the motion. Sheryl often speaks of this — the intentionality of it all. It’s about aligning your daily choices with that larger vision, even when every muscle aches.
Any leader, any team, can learn from that. Are your daily actions truly aligned with your ultimate purpose, your 'finish line'? Or are you letting urgency dictate your pace? Let's not confuse urgency with alignment.
Breathe. Now decide from the part of you that’s steady. What's the truth beneath the story you're telling yourself about your own race?